UCL Final: Yaya Toure’s Presence in Istanbul Reignites Guardiola’s Curse Topic

• Manchester City and Inter Milan are ready for the UEFA Champions League final
• Yaya Toure arrived in Istanbul and uploaded a photo of himself in the stadium
• Footie fans have a theory on his presence amid claims of a curse on Pep Guardiola

The day of the UEFA Champions League final is here as Manchester City and Inter Milan will battle it for the highest club honours in European football.

The Italians will hope to finish an inconsistent season on a high. At the same time, the English champions want to win to complete a historic treble, having already won the Premier League and FA Cup.

UEFA dignitaries, former players and legends of each club are already checking in at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul and making their presence felt around the teams.

Man City's official website confirmed the presence of the club’s top scorer Sergio Aguero at the team training yesterday, while Yaya Toure also confirmed his presence at the stadium.

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Fans’ reaction to Toure’s post

The Ivorian midfielder does not have a good relationship with Pep Guardiola, having been sent out of Barcelona and Etihad by the Spanish boss.

According to Bleacher Report, his agent claimed an African curse would prevent Guardiola from winning the Champions League again - after which he has lost two semi-finals and one final.

Toure uploaded a photo of himself in the stadium amid claims his agent has lifted the curse, and fans could not shy away from talking about it.

City's

@BlossomsMinds wrote:

''Yaya is with us, it’s coming home.''

@zae_hd1 wrote:

''Lift your curse and they can win tomorrow.''

@The Mahleek tweeted:

''Lmaooo e wan use reverse psychology, incase dem no win, make nobody think say na him. Yaya, I be your African brother, I know as these things dey go nau [sic].''

@loyal_mafia wrote:

''If Yaya is at Istanbul we are winning the treble.''

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Fans spot Guardiola’s colourful wristband

Sports Brief reported that fans spotted Guardiola’s colourful wristband during the 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the semi-final second leg.

Fans claimed the Spaniard had come to Africa to receive fortification against the purported curse by his former player’s agent.